The recommendations the InfantRisk Center provides are not meant to replace medical advice from your physician. The ultimate decision to breastfeed while taking medications should be based on an informed decision including available data, discussions between a mother, her physician, and the infants’ pediatrician. The decision to take medications during pregnancy should be based available data and a discussion between a mother and her OB/GYN.

Altace (ramipril)

03-21-2016, 02:46 PM

I'm a type 1 diabetic that was prescribed altace many years ago to preserve kidney function (as a preventative I guess? My kidneys have always been fine when off of it). I've had three kids so I understand how dangerous it is to take during pregnancy. What about breastfeeding? I have a 17 month old that still nurses at night and some during the day. I'm concerned about not taking it for so long and would like to look Into starting again. Should I forget about it while breastfeeding? I used to take 5mg once a day. Thanks!

Altace, as are all ACE-inhibitors, is generally contraindicated in the "last" trimester of pregnancy, as it can damage the nephrons in the kidney of the fetus. However, with a full term breastfeeding infant, there is little or no risk at all.

In a 17month old, I think it would quite compatible with breastfeeding.